Leil Selichot 581 / סליחות 4341

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4341 occurred on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 578 23 Elul 4338
Leil Selichot 579 25 Elul 4339
Leil Selichot 580 25 Elul 4340
Leil Selichot 581 21 Elul 4341
Leil Selichot 582 25 Elul 4342
Leil Selichot 583 25 Elul 4343
Leil Selichot 584 21 Elul 4344
Leil Selichot 585 23 Elul 4345

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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